Editor’s Note From Laura Bailey: Brian Pinz was a student at Northwest Connecticut Technical Community College when this article was originally written in 1997 for the Winsted Post. He tragically passed away…
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By Laura Bailey HARTFORD – Governor Ned Lamont announced today that Connecticut’s Head Start on Housing pilot program, which helps families with young children experiencing homelessness secure permanent housing, will continue to…
Written By: Laura Bailey BRISTOL, CT- Lifelong Bristol resident Rippy Patton is marking his 50th birthday by giving back to those in need. On Thursday, Dec. 5, Patton will set…
The Board of Directors of St. Vincent DePaul homeless shelter have announced that their sixth annual Hope for the Homeless fundraiser/awareness campaign is ongoing throughout November 2024. Saint Vincent…
By Laura Bailey The soulful sounds of blues and rock are set to reverberate through Bleachers Bar once again as Brian’s Angels prepares to host its annual summer benefit concert,…
A documentary film produced locally on homelessness in central Connecticut, “No Way To Live,” received not one but two Telly Awards, it was announced last month. Under the category series-documentary:…
Bristol is among the state’s towns and cities who have received federal funding for residents in need of affordable housing, it was announced earlier today by members of Connecticut’s Congressional…
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the week will have flown by. That said, Mary and I got out both Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday, we attended the Hartford…
A documentary on homeless, by a local video production company, premieres this evening at the Rockwell Theater on Memorial Boulevard. “No Way to Live: Rummaging Through Connecticut’s Homeless Mess of…
Connecticut’s severe cold weather protocol began at 3 p.m. today, lasting until noon on January 22. It aims to protect vulnerable populations by facilitating shelter access through coordination with United Way 2-1-1. Designated warming centers are open in Bristol for both daytime and overnight use. Citizens in need should call 2-1-1 for assistance.
The Bristol Chorale bake sale fundraiser held outside the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School polling site turned out to be a good day for the Chorale — and things…
An evening of music and comedy, Angelfest, will take place on July 22 at Crystal Bees to support Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach. With performances by Linda Belt, Jeff Summa and the Roasters, Someone You Can X-Ray, and Jeff Pevar, the event aims to raise funds for services aiding the homeless and food insecure.
An afternoon filled with groovy music will rock Bristol in a benefit concert for Brian’s Angels this weekend. The “Psychedelic Sunday” fundraiser will feature five of the state’s best rock…
By Laura Bailey TERRYVILLE-When Pat Stebbins began passing out water on hot days in downtown Bristol, she wasn’t planning on starting a nonprofit organization. The Bristol resident was looking for…